Operator Trainee
Core
Operate and maintain water and wastewater systems, including leak detection, equipment maintenance, and regulatory compliance sampling.
Role type
Water and wastewater operator trainee
Builds
Reliable water and wastewater services for communities
Domain
Utilities (Water and Wastewater)
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Equipment operation, leak detection, system maintenance, troubleshooting, regulatory sampling, customer service, vehicle operation, DOT medical certification, heavy lifting (85 lbs)
Preferred skills
Water/wastewater license acquisition, construction observation
Technologies
Water and wastewater treatment equipment, pump stations, collection mains, service piping
Responsibilities
Operate water and wastewater systems; perform leak detection and line locating; maintain equipment at wells, pumping facilities, and treatment plants; troubleshoot and repair service piping; collect and analyze water/wastewater samples; respond to emergency calls and customer requests; operate vehicles and equipment; observe construction activities.
Seniority
Entry-level, trainee